Ribonucleic acid, commonly known as RNA, is involved in many biological functions, and some, including gene silencing, are utilized to cure diseases. RNA has recently gained attention as a promising drug target. Unfortunately, only a small fraction of RNA structures have been determined experimentally, and the process of uncovering these structures requires significant time and…

The gut bacteria of giraffes are not primarily determined by what they eat, but by the species they belong to. This is shown in a new study from Uppsala University and Brown University in which researchers have analyzed the link between diet and gut flora in three giraffe species in Kenya. The study also provides…

Imagine if antibodies, proteins such as insulin, or even COVID-19 and flu vaccines could be consumed orally instead of via injection. This vision is closer than ever, according to a new study by Technion researchers published in the Journal of Controlled Release. Imagine if antibodies, proteins such as insulin, or even COVID-19 and flu vaccines could…

A research team led by Prof. Bai Yongfei from the Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), in collaboration with partners, has highlighted the critical role of mycorrhizal symbiosis in enhancing soil organic carbon (SOC) storage in grassland ecosystems across China. A research team led by Prof. Bai Yongfei from the Institute of…